Rounds 5 – 12: Single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch in next stitch to join, chain 1.

Round 13 : Single crochet in same stitch as chain 1, * chain 2, single crochet in next stitch, repeat from * ending chain 2, join with slip stitch in first single crochet.

Pull ties(make 2):

Chain 30, end.

Thread the first tie through all the way around, and join it to itself.

Thread second tie through starting on the opposite side of the bag that you began to thread the first tie through. Join this to to itself also. When the ties pulled on each side, at the same time the bag closes.

This project was created by Judith, Check out her blogs for more free patterns.

I’m a novice and this didn’t quite turn out as round as pictured, but it still looks good. I did have a hard time with some of the instructions. I don’t know if it’s because of my inexperience or if it isn’t explained well enough. Nevertheless, thanks!